An
ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Police Department to accept the donation
of original paintings and drawings by local artists for display in the Domestic
Violence Division.

Whereas, a community
advocate against family violence has coordinated the donation of original paintings
and drawings to the Domestic Violence Division of the Metropolitan Police Department;
and

Whereas, Brenda Brown has organized a donation of 27 paintings and drawings
by local artists, with a total value of $23,900 as detailed in an attachment
to this ordinance; and

Whereas, the artwork is being donated to the Metropolitan Police Department
for display in the Domestic Violence Division to provide comfort to those who
are assisted by the services of that division; and

Whereas, it is deemed to be in the best interest of The Metropolitan Government
of Nashville and Davidson County and its citizens to accept the donation of
this artwork for display in the Domestic Violence Division;

Now, therefore, be it enacted by the Council of The Metropolitan Government
of Nashville and Davidson County:

Section 1. That
the donation of 27 pieces of art from local artists valued at $23,900 to The
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County for the purpose of
displaying in the Domestic Violence Division of the Metropolitan Police Department
is hereby accepted.

Section 2. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after its final passage,
the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
requiring it.